“We are actively working with SEMA (the Specialty Equipment Market Association), the Auto Care Association, and others to continue identifying aftermarket families in urgent need, and a number of families have already been provided with urgent funding,” says AACF President Bob Hirsch. “We understand that many are still without power and basic supplies, so we’ve also launched a simple application on our website to make it easier for families to apply and receive help using a mobile device.”

AACF has recently allocated $250,000 from its reserve funds to address the needs of families in storm-affected areas in addition to donations received, as historic hurricane events and flooding continue in many areas of the country.

“Aftermarket families are going to need a lot of help,” says Joel Ayres, executive director of AACF. “With tens of thousands displaced, and more than seven million people currently without power in Florida alone, it’s clear this is going to be a long road of recovery. Hurricane Harvey recovery has just begun, hurricane Irma is still moving through the country, and the progression of hurricane Jose continues. Now more than ever, we humbly ask for the continued support of our industry – donations of any amount are welcome.”